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    Now that there is an AWESOME Video !!!! thanks for sharing that information and video !!!!

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    Very interesting, thanks!!

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    Nice video....but only one PFD will in all likelihood turn an unconscious person over...a Type 1. Currently no inflatables that I am aware of are Type 1 rated. I doubt very few fresh water fisherman own a Type 1 rated PFD. They are very bulky and most find them uncomfortable. Here is quote from article on Boat US Foundation “Currently, there aren't any Coast Guard approved Type I inflatable PFD's available to the general public.” Here is link to article Life Jacket Types

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    Couple very good videos. Thanks for sharing.
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    One picture is worth a thousand words. Thank you for sharing.

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    Man never would have thought about the scenario that the video points out of falling unconscious face first into the water......even with a life jacket.....you may not survive if your jacket doesn't turn you over face up! Thanks so much for sharing OP!

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    I watched the videos and thought the exact same as Alphahawk. These jackets are not bullet proof vests. They can't account for every possible scenario on the water. Their very design is to keep you floating. Some do better jobs at supporting your neck and head, others will float you for a longer period. This is the reason they use "Personal Flotation Device" in the name and try to avoid "Life Jacket".

    If face down and unconscious, I have bigger issues. My hope is that my fishing partner is there to help. If not, well, at least I'm not a statistic for not wearing a PFD.

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